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Do I actually NEED a buy-to-let in this situation?

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  • florence4
    florence4 Posts: 129 Forumite
    There are a few reasons, Thrugelmir...

    Because my employment income is relatively low, so it would take me about 8 years to save the difference between what I could borrow on a standard residential mortgage, and what a 'next step' house would cost... But meanwhile I own this unencumbered property that I can mortgage and rent out...

    Because the sales market is stagnant around here, and houses like mine have been on the market for a year... But meanwhile the rental market is very healthy...

    Because my current house is full of stairs and I need one that's flatter, and have seen something I like! :D
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